Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Ozark Apple Cider Glaze

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared and finished with a tangy apple cider glaze inspired by the Ozarks region. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add pork chops and sear for 4 minutes on the first side without moving, until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Flip the pork chops and add 2 tbsp butter to the pan, spooning melted butter over the chops as they cook for another 3-4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove chops to a plate and tent with foil; lower heat to medium and add 1 cup apple cider, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves to the skillet.
  5. Step 5: Simmer the glaze for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Return the pork chops to the pan briefly to coat with glaze, then serve immediately drizzled with the apple cider reduction.

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